Unemployment

I'm being laid off on Friday, has anyone filed for unemployment lately?

how long does it take to get the first check? how long can you get it for? can you apply online or by phone.

Thanks!
L

Re: Unemployment

I am sorry that you are being laid off!! I was laid off in 2001, so it's been a while since I had to go on unemployment, but here is a link to the website...

Good luck! You can file online or on the phone, I think... they don't want people coming in anymore.. or that is what I heard.

NYS Unemployment

Best of luck!!

Re: Unemployment

Sorry to hear that

I was laid off about 9 months ago. I don't remember how long it took to get unemployment - maybe 2 weeks - I think one week is a waiting week. You get unemployment checks for 6 months - but your claim lasts for the full year. Let me know if you have any questions.

Re: Unemployment

Its takes about 2 1/2 weeks to get the first check.

The first week you claim is a waiting period. The second week you claim it takes a few days to get your check.
You are able to get checks for the next 6 months.

you can claim online or by phone.
I noticed when my DH and his sister were laid off at the same time that DH would claim by phone ( usually sunday night really late or really early monday morning) and his sister would always claim online at the same time..
DH would get his check first.

HTH

Re: Unemployment

thanks so much, that info definitely helps

i kind of consented to the layoff, i'm getting a nice little severence package (off the books). I was looking for an excuse to get out and kind of offered myself up.